Fourteen people were arrested as part of the 6 month investigation by Fort Myers Police and federal agents.

Police officers went undercover, posing as convicted felons, and would buy guns from different people around the city.

The purchases were made in various parking lots and other public areas.

"There are still weapons that are out there," said Fort Myers Police Chief Doug Baker.

Baker says this is a new strategy to try and take down the people selling the guns, not just the ones who own them.

It's all in an effort to cut down on violence in the city.

"We are extremely fortunate that we have not had the casual bystander, who happens to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, who is shot and killed because they were at the wrong place at the wrong time," said Baker.

Fourteen people were arrested, but the investigation is far from over.

"Right now, we know who possesses the guns. Next step is let's find out who is actually giving the armed criminals the firearms," said Etheridge.

Eight of the suspects were arrested on federal gun charges, the rest were arrested on state charges.

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